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Göttingen (/ ˈ ɡ ɜː t ɪ ŋ ə n /, US also / ˈ ɡ ɛ t-/; [3] [4] German: [ˈɡœtɪŋən] ⓘ; Low German: Chöttingen) is a university city in Lower Saxony, central Germany, the capital of the eponymous district. The River Leine runs through it. At the end of 2019, the population was 118,911. [5]
Jun 5, 2023 · Discover the historic and cultural attractions of Göttingen, a charming city in Lower Saxony. Learn about the Old Town Hall, the Gänseliesel, the churches, the parks, the castle, and more from a local guide.
- Gänseliesel. On Göttingen’s central marketplace in front of the old town hall is an Art Nouveau fountain and statue that has been here since 1901. The statue is pretty enough, and represents a girl carrying a pair of geese, one in a basket and another in her right hand.
- Altes Rathaus. Göttingen’s old town hall was first raised in 1270 and spent more than 700 years as the city’s administrative centre. Since 1978 the building has held Göttingen’s tourist office, while its spectacular main hall is hired out for weddings.
- St. Jacobi. A three nave Gothic hall church, St. Jacobi was begin in 1361 and completed by 1433. The tower, crested by a white Baroque dome, is the tallest structure in the old town at 72 metres.
- Old Botanical Garden of Göttingen University. In 4.5 hectares on the northern curve of Göttingen’s former defensive wall is an astounding botanical garden founded in 1736 and maintained by the university.
Göttingen: the city that furthers science, the university city, the student city, the city of Gauß and Lichtenberg. Outsiders know Göttingen as the festival city where theatre, literature and music are celebrated.
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Jan 16, 2018 · Things to Do in Goettingen, Germany: See Tripadvisor's 10,269 traveler reviews and photos of Goettingen tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Goettingen.
May 7, 2024 · In this guide, we’re about to dive into the heart of Göttingen—one of Germany’s most esteemed university cities and a hidden gem brimming with culture and history. We’ll explore the top 10 activities that both locals and visitors adore, ensuring you capture the essence of this unique town.
In beautiful Göttingen, visitors can go on a journey through Europe's intellectual history and enjoy one of the world's oldest festivals for Baroque music.
